Full-time jobs in San Diego, CA

About the role

The Director, Modem Engineering is a high profile role and this engineering lead is responsible for conceiving, planning, partnering and executing the waveform designs, protocol stack designs and the analysis, fixed point design, implementation, integration and test for the whole of Logos payload, terminal and ground systems. Hence, a big part of the role is to give definition and meaning to this function in the Logos context, sizing it properly, simplifying it when necessary and then building the team and, through the team, and along with partner teams, owning the production readiness of the Logos system design. This person is also responsible for working through implications of various hardware & firmware platform choices and then making the final decisions that would give the best modem & protocol stack outcomes at the fastest program speed. The lead is responsible for solving all problems relating to satellite dynamics across all modem states across a wide range of payloads. In this role you will have direct visibility all the way up to the CEO. You should be prepared to work and thrive in a fast moving environment where you are comfortable taking vague ideas and turning them into executable actions for the entire integration and systems test team. We are seeking Engineering leads who like to solve very hard problems!

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer science or a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with significant relevant experience in system design, integration and test of large hardware and software systems
• A minimum of 15 years designing waveforms, modem and receiver design, development and test - and an ability to bring ingenuity to solve uniquely hard problems
• Significant professional experience with team building and managing, especially in a startup context
• Significant professional experience with team and function planning - including all the operational aspects of owning a full function
• Significant experience in satcom and / or terrestrial wireless system design, integration and test
• Hands on software or hardware experience (assembly, integration, and test) in either professional or academic settings
• Proven track record of working with software or hardware systems through the entire product life cycle.
• Starting from conceptual designs and trade-offs through detailed design, development, manufacturing, integration, testing, deployment, and operations in a team setting.
• Significantly experience in organizational, written, and oral communication and experience working with other strong functional leads
• Master’s or Ph.D degree in Engineering or Computer science or a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with significant relevant experience in system design, integration and test of large hardware and software systems
• 15+ years experience with wireless systems design, integration and test
• 5+ years experience with leading system integration and test teams

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